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On August 3, 2026, the Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic announced that recipients of "super-allowance" (superdávka) with a subsistence component, along with all members of their shared household, are now automatically registered in the Registry of Persons Excluded from Playing Gambling Games (Rejstřík osob vyloučených z hraní hazardních her). The registration occurs automatically based on data from the information system of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Once registered, individuals are legally prohibited from accessing land-based gambling establishments and casinos, as well as online betting and gaming machines. The Ministry of Finance and gambling operators cannot influence or reverse this registration. The prohibition remains in effect for the entire period during which the super-allowance recipient or household member receives the subsistence component. Upon cessation of benefit receipt, the individual is automatically removed from the exclusion registry. The automatic registration mechanism ensures that vulnerable populations receiving welfare support are protected from potential gambling-related harms. This measure aligns with consumer protection objectives by preventing individuals in financial hardship from engaging in gambling activities that could exacerbate their economic circumstances. Individuals seeking further information about the Registry of Persons Excluded from Playing Gambling Games can access additional details through the Ministry of Finance's official channels.